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Old Second Bancorp Inc(OSBC)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
4-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$24.8
10/13/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for OSBC

10/13/2026: OSBC (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Old Second Bancorp is a stable, Chicago-based regional bank that provides commercial, retail, and wealth management services to its local community. Its primary strengths lie in a long-standing brand reputation and a disciplined approach to credit management. The main growth story revolves around successful integration of recent acquisitions and the modernization of its digital banking suite to remain competitive. Key risks include intense competition from larger banks and sensitivity to regional economic fluctuations within the Midwest. The stock is best suited for value or dividend-focused investors seeking a stable regional banking play, provided they monitor the bank's ability to maintain net interest margins during rate cycles.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers moderate growth potential rather than aggressive, high-multiple expansion.
Momentum investorWeak fitBanking stocks typically lack the volatility profile momentum investors seek unless in specific interest-rate cycles.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock often trades at valuation multiples that appeal to value-oriented investors seeking tangible book value growth.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe consistent dividend payout and stable yield make it an attractive option for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorStrong fitAs a regulated financial institution with a stable deposit base, it offers lower beta compared to technology or growth sectors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumBank stocks are sensitive to macroeconomic conditions and interest rate expectations.
Valuation riskLowThe stock is generally valued based on fundamental book value, limiting speculative bubble risk.
Competition risk (Regional Banking)Medium / highSmaller banks face persistent competitive pressure from scale-advantaged larger institutions.
Business qualityMediumThe franchise quality is strong within its niche, though not dominant on a national scale.
Dividend incomeLowDividends are well-covered, reducing the risk of unexpected income disruption.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on the effective management of credit risk and integration of acquisitions.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 29.05%
Avg. Invested days 62
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
OSBC receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
OSBC has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong cash generation (FCF margin 29.7%) and solid revenue growth (+18.1%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-5.8%), modest insider ownership of 4.33%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
OSBC's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (29.7% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is OSBC's strongest growth driver at +18.1% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-5.8%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-2.5%, slightly negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 79.0% and approximately 96.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 4.33% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 8.45%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 4.91%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.28%
State Street Corp 3.62%
Davis Asset Management, L.P. 3.54%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
OSBC generates approximately $781 of gross profit, $279 of operating income, and $297 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 25.47%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
OSBC has a high-quality, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.26B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 14.28
1Y Target Price 28.33
Price to earnings Ratio 14.28
1Y Target Price 28.33
Volume (30-day avg) 535.2K shares
Beta 0.77
52 Weeks Range 16.43 - 26.06
Updated Date 10/13/2026
52 Weeks Range 16.43 - 26.06
Updated Date 10/13/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 1.10%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.74

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Net Interest IncomeInterest earned on commercial and retail loans minus interest paid on customer deposits.The bank primarily profits from the spread between the interest it earns from borrowers and the interest it pays to depositors.
Fee-Based ServicesTrust services, wealth management fees, and transaction charges.Non-interest income from financial advice and banking services provides a stable, secondary revenue stream.
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Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-21
When After Market
Estimate 0.59
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 27.07%
Operating Margin (TTM) 44.69%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 1.47%
Return on Equity (TTM) 11.4%

Valuation

Trailing PE 14.28
Forward PE 8.6
Enterprise Value 1.59B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.7
Enterprise Value 1.59B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.7
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.66
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 50.88M
Shares Floating 49.18M
Shares Outstanding 50.88M
Shares Floating 49.18M
Percent Insiders 4.33
Percent Institutions 78.97

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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